"I can't breathe!" - How to avoid this terrifying phrase by learning to spot your asthma triggers

These three words used in this frantic phrase are the most terrifying and triggering for those affected with Asthma. What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and  chest tightness. The bronchial tubes begin to narrow and become inflamed which then lead to difficulty breathing due to limited airflow.

Learning your triggers:

Everyone's asthma triggers are different from one another. You should learn your triggers in order to learn how to avoid them. Here are a few of the most common triggers:

Pets/Animals - People often think their asthma is triggered by animal fur, however if it isn't the fur, it is probably an allergy to proteins found in their dander which is found on their skin, saliva, urine or also from fine particles from bird feathers known as ‘feather dust’.

Secondhand Smoke - This type of smoke can trigger an asthma attack. Tobacco smoke is unhealthy in general for anyone, but especially for people with asthma. If you have asthma and you smoke, it is strongly advised that you quit smoking.

Mold - You can have an asthma attack if you breathe in mold. It does not depend if you are allergic or not. Mold can be found in your home, anywhere there is previous water damage. It is most commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Do your research on how to spot and eliminate mold to help with your asthma attacks.

Spotting warning signs of an attack:

Most asthma attacks occur with little to no warning and at times you should look for signs that can occur a few days prior to the initial attack.

Here is a list of the most common signs and symptoms of an upcoming attack:

• Dark circles under eyes.
• Pale or flushed face.
• Running nose.
• Uncontrollable sneezing.
• Mild to chronic coughing and wheezing.
• Extreme shortness of breath.
• Chest tightness with or without pain.
• Inability to speak.

Medications that help:

Prescription inhalers are used as a preventive measure for an asthma attack. Although it does not permanently stop you from having asthma all together, it does assist in reducing the consistency of flare ups.

Here is a list of prescription inhalers used to help control and prevent asthma symptoms:

• Dulera
• Atrovent
• Breo Ellipta
• Flovent
• Advair
• Serevent
• Symbicort
• Ventolin
• Spiriva

Takeaway:

It is very important to understand the dangers of asthma and to learn your triggers in order to be proactive about preventing any future attacks. Asthma can be life threatening if not treated properly on a daily basis.

Seek your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen throughout your treatment plan.

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